Actions by Police Officers Using Force to Arrest a Suspect

question 12

Multiple Choice

Actions by police officers using force to arrest a suspect are "seizures" of the suspect, and thus under the Fourth Amendment must be:

• A)reasonable.
• B)rational.
• C)non-deadly.
• D)safe.

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Definitions:

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, triggering certain bodily functions to either confront or avoid the danger.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, emotional, and mental changes.

Eustress

Positive stress that is beneficial and motivating, as opposed to distress, which is harmful and drains energy.

Adrenaline

A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, known for its role in the 'fight or flight' response.